SAF - GREYVILLE   28 Apr 2025
 
GOING:

GREYVILLE CONVENTION CENTRE OPEN MAIDEN 1600m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 25)    

Fast tempo assured with King Celtillus, Fern Hill and El Capitan going toe-to-toe. GRIPEN (5) stayed on when fifth over 1400m at Durbanville last time. His penultimate run when second over 1400m at Kenilworth catches the eye. He is back in Maiden Company, and if suited to this course, he should find himself in the winner's enclosure. EL CAPITAN (11) was his own worst enemy over 1400m last time. He returns from a 21-week break, which would have done him the world of good. If not in need of the run and if switching off early, he should be right in the finish. WHITE SEAHORSE (10) has been in good form. He was steadied leaving the start last time and finished off his race well. With a bit of luck in running, he would not be a shock winner. GREEN MILE (6) was well-beaten into third over this distance at Scottsville last time. He finished second in his only attempt over this here. He gets the blinkers fitted, which should keep his mind on the task at hand. Each way value.
1 03770 MONT TREMBLANT
M J ODENDAAL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Adam Kethro Property Trust (Nom: Mr A W Kethro)
Comes here off a 36-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on March 23 over 2000m, 14 len behind Bad Medicine carrying 56.0kg at $21. The start before that 7th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1800m, 6 len behind Saxon Dynasty with 56.0kg at $51. This looks too tough.
1
NICHOLAS PATEL
WHITE, RED FIVE DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, RED DIAMOND CAP,BLACK POM POM
2 005 AUGRABIES
GARTH PULLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Mr G B Puller
Comes off a 36 day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track on March 23 over 2000m, 6 len behind Bad Medicine carrying 60kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 10 at Scottsville on February 16 over 1200m, 17 len behind Good Living carrying 60kg at $101. This is outside his grasp.
2
S HLENGWA
MEDIUM BLUE, WHITE EPAULETTES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, CAP,BLACK POM POM
3 0x44x KING CELTILLUS
G VAN ZYL (JNR)
3YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs P M Chetty & R Chetty, E A Budlender, G J Player & P R Rencken
Resuming today after a break of four-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign fourth of 8 at this track December 13 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Richardthefearless carrying 58kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 11 at Scottsville November 24 over 1600m, 8 len behind Go Grayson Go with 58kg at $101. Expected to play a major role.
3
S'MANGA KHUMALO
YELLOW,BLACK CHEVRONS,YELLOW SLEEVES,RED ARMBANDS.,CAP,BLACK POM POM
4 888x6 RUN FOR PEACE
TONY RIVALLAND
3YO  BAY  FILLY 51.0KG
Messrs John Hagglund, Dhesan Chetty, A J Rivalland & P C Rivalland
Second run back. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 12 at this track on March 7 over 1600m, 5 len behind Vila Vicosa carrying 48.0kg at $17. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at this track on November 1 over 1800m, 6 len behind Joan The Wad carrying 57kg at $21. Must improve significantly.
4
J BOTES
BLACK, WHITE DIAMOND, SLEEVES, WHITE AND SHOCKING PINK DIAMOND CHECKS SLEEVES, SHOCKING PINK CAP,BLACK POM POM
5 06425 GRIPEN
L V WOODRUFF
4YO  BAY  GELDING 55.0KG
Mr B & Mrs D L Simons
Comes off a 37 day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 11 at Durbanville on March 22 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Mont Loisir carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. The race before that 2nd of 8 at Kenilworth on February 26 over 1400m, 0.5 len behind Arbitration with 59kg at $4. Encouraging effort last start. In the mix.
5
CALVIN HABIB
BLACK, GOLD STARS, RED SLEEVES, GOLD STARS SLEEVES, GOLD CUFFS, RED COLLAR, BLACK QUARTERS CAP,BLACK POM POM
6 32353 GREEN MILE
W A NEL
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs S Plattner
Most recently 3rd of 10 at Scottsville on April 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dancing On A Cloud with 59kg at $3.80. The run before that 5th of 13 at this track on March 7 over 1800m, 4 len behind Saxon Dynasty carrying 60kg at $3.80. Worth following up.
6
ANDREW FORTUNE
OLIVE, PURPLE HORSESHOE, COLLAR, SLEEVES, OLIVE CUFFS, PURPLE CAP, OLIVE PEAK
7 8066x FERN HILL
DUNCAN HOWELLS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Messrs Kevlan & S Rajagopal, Marlon Govender, Suven Govender, D C Howells, Man On the Street Syndicate (Nom: Mr Sumeshen Moodley) & Dr D Sundrum
Resuming after a 12 weeks break. Finished off last campaign sixth of 10 at Scottsville February 2 over 1600m, 9 len behind Ragnar The King with 60kg at $51. On debut eighth of 10 at this track October 27 over 1200m, 18 len behind Lions Eye carrying 59kg at $101. Other runners rate better.
7
K MATSUNYANE
LIME,GOLD HALVED VERTICAL,CHECK SLEEVES,CHECK CAP ,BLACK POM POM
8 0 REMUS FROM ROME
N KOTZEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs E G R Hughes & N Kotzen (Jnr)
Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran last of 11 at this track on April 6 over 1400m, 65 len behind Gurkha with 60kg at $101. Might need more time based on that poor debut.
8
DENNIS SCHWARZ
SILVER,RED MALTESE CROSS,YELLOW SLEEVES,CAP ,BLACK POM POM
9 0x254 O SPACE O
M J ODENDAAL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Most recently 4th of 10 at Scottsville on April 2 over 1600m, 10 len behind Dancing On A Cloud with 60.5kg at $7. The race before that 5th of 12 at Scottsville on February 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Deputy Chief with 60kg at $3.30. Didn’t fire last time out but this suits.
9
ATHANDIWE MGUDLWA
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS BODY, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR ,BLACK POM POM
10 76233 WHITE SEAHORSE
GLEN KOTZEN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 59.0KG
Messrs B D Abrahams, C de Wet, C R Felix, J R Higgs, M C Higgs, T Muthusamy & Sivan Ramsamy & Mr F L & Mrs P Oostendorp
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 10 at Scottsville on April 13 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Gran Canaria carrying 60kg at $8. The race before that 3rd of 12 at Scottsville on February 24 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Deputy Chief with 60kg at $3.80. Wasn’t too far off the mark last time. In the mix again.
10
C F DICKEN
LIGHT GREEN, LAVENDER CHECKS, RED SLEEVES, BROWN CAP ,BLACK POM POM
11 x2x2x EL CAPITAN
G VAN ZYL (JNR)
3YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Hollywood Racing (formerly Hollywood Syndicate)
Resuming. Only had one start last campaign 2nd of 9 at Scottsville on December 1 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Magma Magic with 59kg at $1.80. When resuming last campaign 2nd of 8 at this track on August 7 over 1600m, 1.2 len behind View Of The World carrying 57kg at $2.30. Definite winning hope.
11
SEAN VEALE
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS BODY, SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR ,BLACK POM POM
12 9556x IRISH ANTHEM
GARTH PULLER
3YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Dj Jazzy D Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr C Mooloo) & Mrs S C Sylvester
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at this track December 20 over 2300m, 2.5 len behind Walkie Talkie with 57kg at $21. On debut second last of 10 at this track October 27 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rototo with 58kg at $4.50. Worth keeping in mind.
12
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
blue,sleeves,black seams,blue cap,black QUARTERS ,BLACK POM POM